Economy

The Explainer Critics claim that ‘spiralling’ costs are unsustainable, but Keir Starmer’s attempts prove reforming the system is no small feat

By The Week UK Published 4 October 26

Talking Point A proposed export ban could drive down prices in the short term, but at the risk of damaging long-term production

By The Week UK Published 3 October 26

In the Spotlight A string of poor election results has left Friedrich Merz with unprecedentedly low approval ratings

By The Week UK Published 3 October 26

Today’s Big Question Record high prices underline Britain’s reliance on global suppliers to power ‘engine’ of economy

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 1 October 26

Today's Big Question Would-be home buyers are getting more cautious

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 25 September 26

In the Spotlight Farm-state Republicans want a ban, putting them at odds with oil alliesm

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 24 September 26

Today's Big Question Xi Jinping has turned vast energy reserves into ‘a surprising source of geopolitical power’

By The Week UK Published 24 September 26

In the Spotlight Carriers are focusing on lounges and premium seating

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 23 September 26

Feature HOA fees keep going up and up

By The Week US Published 16 September 26

Talking Point Though it is not the industry titan it once was, the company’s fall could ‘cause a whole ecosystem to collapse’

By The Week UK Published 13 September 26

In Depth While there is only one trillionaire, the world is still full of extraordinarily wealthy families, from Gulf monarchs to luxury clothiers

By David Faris Last updated 10 September 26

Speed Read Diesel gas prices rose to a record high after the attacks

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 September 26